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jack3566What to do about Hillary?
Question. When is media coverage for a presidential primary not a good thing? Answer: When the media coverage is focused on when you will get out of the race for the good of the party.
On the Republican side of the aisle one could argue that Mitt Romney heard an early curtain call and took a bow too soon. Maybe his large personal campaign donations started to hurt, maybe he was hoping for the VP spot thinking that McCain will not be running again in 4 years, or even more likely he was doing the noble thing for the good of the party hoping to become a rising star in Republican Party. Whatever the reason, I feel that had he continued he probably could have had enough support to force a brokered convention (along with the help of Ron Paul supporters) where he might have been chosen by the GOP over the largely Independent choice for John McCain.
Hillary on the other hand, seemingly doesn’t know when to leave the stage. She is still grabbing roses meant for someone else and blowing kisses at the audience. And so I beg the question, “What to do about Hillary?” Theories abound on why she is still fighting for the nomination when the microphone has been cut and the lights on the stage are dimming and audience members are leaving.
1 - Could it be because she cares so much about the country and truly believes she is the only one with solutions for issues the American people care about? Not likely. Most of what you hear is just Obama trashing and very little dialogue about her passion for one cause or another that Obama isn’t also supporting and addressing. Aside from her truly Hawkish stance which is so bright and visible it must be blinding for her supporters not to see, she and Obama have very similar views.
2 - Is it because she feels that Obama will lose to McCain but she can win and for the good of American we need a Democrat in the White House? “Yes” and “No”. “Yes” she brings this up quite frequently and has even recently used some very divisive language (you guessed it about race.) to illustrate this point. The “No” response is largely because she has failed to convince or show us that Hillary voters will not pick Obama but instead will go in droves for McCain. Actually, I think this possibility is plausible enough when you consider they are both close enough to the center from their respective parties to the point where it raises eyebrows for some and others want them out. The other reason for the “No” response is because if she cared so much about a Democrat being in the White House, she would have ended her campaign and supported Obama by now, at least after Indiana. There is no reasonable explanation to me how her actions could help the Democratic party in November.
3 - October Surprise? The wedding has passed and the preacher has already declared “Speak now or forever hold your piece” She didn’t speak.
4 - Campaign Debt settlement? Nah. They got the money. Have you seen their tax returns?
5 - VP spot? Hmmm… Of all the opinions mentioned thus far, this one has the most interesting dynamics. Would Hillary be happy with a VP spot knowing it would likely hurt her chances in 2012. Does Hillary think that Obama will offer her the spot to get her to shut up much like an adult pulling out a pacifier for a 2 year old throwing a tantrum? Would it help or hurt Obama’s chances for the election? I won’t attempt to answer these questions because I have no expertise or inside information that might make my view worth a dimes difference more than anyone else’s, but I will pose one interesting scenario. What if Obama publicly offers the VP spot to Hillary Clinton in an attempt to unify the party and solidify his candidacy. It is a very large bluff assuming that Hillary will not accept and also assuming that Barak dooes not want her, but think of the table stakes! In one fell swoop Hillary would show that she is not concerned about the party, or America, because a VP spot would surely give her an excellent opportunity and realistically the only option left for her to be highly involved on the issues she cares so much about. Declining this opportunity would show her to be concerned about one thing and one thing only, herself.
So, to answer the question “What to do about Hillary?”, maybe the answer is for Obama to offer her the VP position. What is the risk?
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What is the risk? Would you want to be the one whose heartbeat is all that keeps Hillary from the Presidency? Minefield tap dancers would be better insurance risks.
It’s going to be a long summer for Obama. Of the 3 options Hillary offers the best option. (1)The media has failed the public.
http://investigatebarackobama.blogspot.com/
(2)October surprise is another Trinity United rant against “whitey” but this time by Michelle O.
(3)Rezko will be found guilty and start talking taking down Gov. Blag. and others including Obama.
(4)Take a look at USA Today, Women Count Pac and the WILK radio announces is just the tip of the iceberg with women revolting against sexism. Women vote is 51% of electorate.
what to do about Hillary?
vote for her it is the best thing for your country.
From the bottom–5) If offered the VP slot Hillary should just say “no.” She has much more opportunity to fight for her causes in the Senate. If you see strength and tenacity and capability as a “tantrum”, then you are one sick child! 4) and 3) I’ll skip. But you have inspired me to send another check to Hillary’s campaign. 2) You really don’t get it. Talk to some Hillary supporters, in particular, older women. Had she been pushed out after Indiana, there would have been an exodus. Obama has insulted and ignored innumerable people (consider WV, KY and MI and IL voters whom he has dismissed) , and is a master at stereotyping. His campaign has bullied voters at caucuses and called others names, and in many ways told us the party does not need us. We can take a hint. Don’t blame this on HIllary– she is encouraging all to vote for the Dem. nominee, but enough is enough. Obama lost my vote all by himself, by his own actions and words. He is a coalition builder possiby, but not a unifier. 1) Does Hillary care about the country and feel she is the one who can best do the job of President? YES!
And millions of us agree.
Sorry–I wrote IL when I meant FL. I’m tired as well as angry.